ASSIGNMENTS • WR95 CRN   40631• 3:15pm-04:30  MW  Redmond   RTEC 124 • Winter 2015 • Thielsen

 

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A#=graded assignment. Printed version due class following | RR=READ AND RESPOND using 2-part response MLA template |  = text | E# = Major Graded paper  <> NOTE: Students are responsible for underlined wording in blue as links to material that is part of the assignment or activity in class.
THIS PROJECTED PLAN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE--CHECK OFTEN   APA template added 2/24

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ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT CLASS

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intros, docs CLASS TEMPLATE- MLA style / response writing--annotation--defining wds--intros--MLA style web page and Listening handout. Focused Journals for first 2 wks at least, 5 entries/week, 100+wds each|  LO:1,3

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Using general class template Write about yourself and why you’re in school right now and taking this class. Include what you think your strong pts as a writer are, and what things you want to improve in 250-300wds.   A1

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--Discuss assignment-- Turn in A1
-in class read  as e.g. of Descriptive, Narrative and Reflective writing.—Discuss how to respond to writing—citing to support and empower  thinking
--review in-text citing, quotes, etc. and as needed.  Excellent help> Integrating source info.in-text MLA | YouTube tutorial on in-text citing--MLA(new) | another in-text tutorial |FYI-Signal Phrase chartLO:1,3
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 -READ and using class template do 2 part response  | 2-part response MLA template to p. 438-443 in c.250-300 total wds--1. Summarize the reading. Then, 2. what catches your attention—what does the writing make you feel & think—support from the text in MLA- find and define ANY new words or words used in a new way.--  A2  LO:1,3 ,4
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 --read/discuss writing/reading read/discuss writing/reading-Themes/values/figures--
--Description/observation exercise
--notes on :--Narration  turn in A2  LO:1,3,5-		 TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS

RR p.426-428—define/gloss (explain) POWER in 100-200 wds: cite sources and include a Works Cited page A3  LO:1,2,3,4       

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--Discuss assignment-Words,and- Good Writing = observation/reason(s) (+evidence. for power) & Notes on: Narration | Story | Reflection   turn in  A3 LO:1,5

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READ-WRITE  -do 2 part response | 2-part response MLA templateto pp 429-436 --in the response, focus on the value and function of language in this essay.  A4 LO:1,5
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NO CLASS--Over the holiday, Read Notes on Collage- and the example essays in the notes.   LO:1,3,5,6,7 
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Write Arrange (10+) journal entries to have  beginning, middle and end + segment markers as needed, 500-700wds use a thematic title. This collage stage counts as A5  LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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Discuss writing, elements of composition—sample essays from  Notes on Collage.
Discuss thesis & pp.33-38, thesis sentences, paragraphs, sources as evidence [Youtube**] for important parts, ID Thesis to express the  the controlling idea of the collage.| How/when to Cite |--Paraphrase Tool Plagiarism tutorial | full-circle shape and organization -- Turn-in A5    LO:1,3,5,6,7
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 From collage to essay: Combine journal writing collage (reflection, definition, description, narration, etc) for more conventional rough draft of essay 1 -- When sequence of segments seems right,  expand, to a 750-1000wd. rough draft of E1 with defined/explained controlling idea + 2-3 sources (definitions, etc.) Youtube**  Refer to p.33-38 Youtube on thesis and Thesis guidelines
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-peer edit E1- - Finding sources to back-up or expand key ideas of the writing. How/when to Cite | Youtube**
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E1 turn-in packet = final version, peer edited draft (with any notes), completed editing form, collage ( A5 ),& last, the Process Writing,-all in one manila envelope | FYI E1Scoring form.    LO:1,3,5,6,7
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 TURN IN E1 -  Notes for E2--Explaining the history and development of a situation or concept | E2 is based on Chapter 3 and 4 for guidance -- LO:1,2,3,5discuss topic search,  research question | Topic Exp. Loop |
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 Brainstorm possible topics to research and develop a possible research question, to explore a topic/focus, complete a Topic Exp. Loop  A6. Not Due in class, but E2 packet must have an A6 on final topic LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,
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 Discuss reading and focus/ Thesis, idea sequence, reasons- research issues, Types of periodicals/ articles-Peer Reviewed, etc. | COCC databases | Citing exercise  --LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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 750-1000 wd draft of E2  -- find 3-5  sources plus 2 peer reviewed to support thesis and integrate them into the draft as authoritative evidence | How and When to Cite | GoogleBks/periodicals | JStor.org | Bring a printout of draft so far, for feedback.
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  peer edit 1  and reading-analysis of early draft—grammar issues| Citing exercise  | Signal Phrases1 | Signal Phrases 2 | Notes on Diction and Voice- LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS
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Continue to develop draft of E2 | outline (optional if useful) FYI Sample MLA paper |  Orlov Model paper  and Works Cited list to help with citing, LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,
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Problem solve and workshop on E2 draft | Sample MLA paper |  Orlov Model paper cover media and images usage, Chapter 2
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 Work on: finding sources to support essay's ideas, Works Cited ,  print the current rough draft for peer edit. Sample MLA paper  LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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 peer edit 2 |-Proofing Gd.|-Expos.scoring problem solve | Review grammar/mechanics as needed | Notes for E2
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Finalize E2 and review any reading to date: consult handbook or OWL as needed, and  for this paper, -Proofing Gd.| 1000wd. final draft, with 3-5 sources (1-2 peer reviewed), Turn-in Packet Contents +  A6  (and fyi, Scoring form)
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Turn in E2 packet--discuss E3 Notes and ads as e.g. of Aristotle's Persuasive Appeals, and basic logic | Notes on Reasoning -- -  LO:1,2,3,4,6,

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Using the 2-part response MLA template, do a full 2-part Response to the sample essay, p.539-542 in Yagelski. In the  Response part include your thinking and: 1.) Copy out the thesis, 2.) Identify the basic Appeal used in the essay and why you think that  for A7. --LO:1,2,3,4,6
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Discuss A7  . E3 Notes  threat and rescue- | Notes for Arg.| Notes on Reasoning | Signal Phrase1| Signal phrases 2| -- turn in  A7LO:1,2,3,4,5

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 Brainstorm / Topic Exp. Loop A8 for E3 topic  E3 Notes | APA guide
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APA thesis vs MLA thesis | APA guide | About Signal Phrases | rev. Citing ex.  discuss Notes for Argument & counter-argument  refer to Chapters 1,2,3,4 for guidance-- turn in TopicExp. Loop A8 

      

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>>		  review Notes for Argument,- research to find 3-5 (at least1-2 peer reviewed) sources as evidence for the thesis and counter-argument )--- and compile source list for possible works cited in final Arg. APA template, -. LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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NO CLASS: identify which field of study your topic is part of: Social Science,  Humanities, or Natural Sciences. [generally just literature topics need MLA, others need basic APA--(name, year) cites] As needed, consult Evaluating Web sources, Annotated APA Bib.demo--youtube (and general Ann.Bib guidelines of 5+ possible sources & See Sample of MLA Annotated Bibliography. | APA template  LO:1,2,3,4,5,6
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  • Please continue working on E3 topic, position and list of possible sources. For each source note these 3 things: 1.) a quick summary, 2.) how credible it is and 3.) how it relates to your topic..etc- for E3 | Then  FOR MONDAY: Bring in A9 a typed Annotated Bibliography of 5-8 possible sources in APA or MLA Annotated Bib -- MLA style| APA template --APA
  • ann.  bib demo . [OWL APA model paper w/notes]  LO:1,2,3,4,5,6
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    3/2    		 review Annotated APA Bibliography demo, etc. | Problem solve | explanation of deductive reasoning and e.g. of claim's syllogistic reasoning Guide to Argument  LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7 TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS

    A10 explanation and e.g. of claim's syllogistic, deductive reasoning | Guide to Argument | Bring current (early) draft typed for peer edit on Wednesday.
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    Workshop day: opt. Conferences: peer edit with  Argument Peer Editing form | scoring  | check list 

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    Work on  E3-- expand length to 1500 | NotesArg& reasoning | counter-argument | scoring sheet | check list 
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    3/9    		  E3scoring sheet | check list-Proofing Gd.  | Turn-in Packet Contents: for E3 include also, A8,9,10 and all developing stages, notes, etc. TO DO FOR NEXT CLASS  Finalize draft E3 and general packet contents. For E3 include exp.loop (A8) and,A9 the annotated bib in paper's doc style., A10 syllogism and explanation of claim's reasoning  --review for final.      LO:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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    -Turn in E3 packet ---(Turn in optional re-do of lowest grade on E1 or E2 for 5pt.off top (include original graded version of E1or E2 +original scoring sheet) - (late papers don't qualify.)
    Finals week -- Final: W 3:15—5:15 p.m.
         
      
    		  
    List of Short Assignments Main Graded Essays
    A1=INTRO and goals
    A2=RR p. 438-443
    A3=p.426-428—define/gloss POWER
    A4=  pp 429-436 - the value and function of language in this essay.
    A5=collage version of E1
    A6=Topic Exp. Loop for E2
    A7= sample essay p.539-542 in Yagelski -- read and find the thesis, and identify the main classic appeal
    A8= Topic Exp. Loop for E3 topic
    A9= Annotated Bibliography
    A10=explanation and e.g. of claim's syllogistic reasoning    		 Essay 1 due class 7

    Essay 2 due class 13

    Essay 3 due class 20